Anyone here into firearms?

Red__Zed · 01-26-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

That really does suck. I like all the people I have met from CA, and I can google images as well as anyone, but I just could not live there. I'm leaving Louisiana, but California is certainly not on my list. What draws you there? I guess everyone has priorities.

Nothing in particular besides money.

I'm not on track to go there, but my job is extremely unpredictable.

Red__Zed · 01-26-2013, 05:46 PM

shot a Spring XDs today with the wife. Think we might go with it for her carry piece. Gun was surprisingly easy to handle for a thin, light .45

My only worry is the 5+1 capacity. It's not terrible but I'd rather have a couple more bullets.

XD-S Compact 45ACP Pistol | Springfield Armory USA

Rooster89 · 01-26-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

shot a Spring XDs today with the wife. Think we might go with it for her carry piece. Gun was surprisingly easy to handle for a thin, light .45

My only worry is the 5+1 capacity. It's not terrible but I'd rather have a couple more bullets.

XD-S Compact 45ACP Pistol | Springfield Armory USA

I'm totally biased but has she tried a defender/commander 1911?

Red__Zed · 01-26-2013, 06:12 PM

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I'm totally biased but has she tried a defender/commander 1911?

the 1911 grip doesn't really fit well in her hand. we also prefer not to have an external hammer for a carry piece.

Rooster89 · 01-26-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

the 1911 grip doesn't really fit well in her hand. we also prefer not to have an external hammer for a carry piece.

I understand that one. It took me a while to get my draw down. Luckily, like most things including cigars, I took Steve's advice on a holster and it works all the difference in the world.

Hope she finds something perfect for her!

Red__Zed · 01-26-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

I understand that one. It took me a while to get my draw down. Luckily, like most things including cigars, I took Steve's advice on a holster and it works all the difference in the world.

Hope she finds something perfect for her!

I don't mind the external hammer for OWB carry, but I tend to get **** all dirty when it stays in my pants

ImportConvert · 01-26-2013, 07:01 PM

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Nothing in particular besides money.

I'm not on track to go there, but my job is extremely unpredictable.

I'm going to end up taking about a $40K/year pay-cut to leave Louisiana. Some things are worth more than money.

Red__Zed · 01-26-2013, 08:32 PM

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I'm going to end up taking about a $40K/year pay-cut to leave Louisiana. Some things are worth more than money.

Absolutely agree.

At the same time, I'm willing to make short term sacrifices to accomplish long term goals. Living in Alabama wasn't high on my list. Colorado is nice, and I'd be happy to stay here, but I fully expect to average a new state every two years, until I'm at least 30. Easier for me to move without "cool" guns.

w0rM · 01-26-2013, 09:07 PM

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I'm going to end up taking about a $40K/year pay-cut to leave Louisiana. Some things are worth more than money.

Louisiana sucks... I'm outta here as soon as my GF graduates engineering school.

m4a1mustang · 01-26-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

I understand that one. It took me a while to get my draw down. Luckily, like most things including cigars, I took Steve's advice on a holster and it works all the difference in the world.

Hope she finds something perfect for her!

Red__Zed · 01-26-2013, 09:21 PM

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Steve, watchu think about the XDs?

m4a1mustang · 01-26-2013, 09:28 PM

Nice gun.

If you are looking for single stacks I'd also take a look at the Kahr P, CW, PM, and CM line. They are really nice and come in a variety of calibers.

I have a CM9 that I carry when my G26 is too big. It has 6+1 capacity so I always carry a spare mag in my pocket.

Red__Zed · 01-26-2013, 09:31 PM

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Nice gun.

If you are looking for single stacks I'd also take a look at the Kahr P, CW, PM, and CM line. They are really nice and come in a variety of calibers.

I have a CM9 that I carry when my G26 is too big. It has 6+1 capacity so I always carry a spare mag in my pocket.

Yeah, kahr's were nice. They didn't have a .45 for us to try though. Need to find a place with one.

Red__Zed · 01-26-2013, 09:31 PM

Daniel Defense M4 v1 Carbine 5.56 NATO

For the folks willing to pay the markup...in stock. Seriously considering even though I know it's a ripoff

ImportConvert · 01-26-2013, 10:22 PM

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Louisiana sucks... I'm outta here as soon as my GF graduates engineering school.

Yeah, and you live in the "good" part. Where I live is total trash. I just dont date because i don't want to get stuck here, I dont like the women here and they dont like me.

01-26-2013, 09:28 PM	#2862 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Nice gun. If you are looking for single stacks I'd also take a look at the Kahr P, CW, PM, and CM line. They are really nice and come in a variety of calibers. I have a CM9 that I carry when my G26 is too big. It has 6+1 capacity so I always carry a spare mag in my pocket. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	shot a Spring XDs today with the wife. Think we might go with it for her carry piece. Gun was surprisingly easy to handle for a thin, light .45 My only worry is the 5+1 capacity. It's not terrible but I'd rather have a couple more bullets. XD-S Compact 45ACP Pistol \| Springfield Armory USA

01-26-2013, 09:31 PM	#2864 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Daniel Defense M4 v1 Carbine 5.56 NATO For the folks willing to pay the markup...in stock. Seriously considering even though I know it's a ripoff